a Maggie Mae dress

I love sewing with Shwin & Shwin’s patterns-they are simple, well-written, and always turn out really cute! I have a few more patterns of theirs I need to try, but the first one I made had to be the Maggie Mae tunic/dress. I loved the curved bodice and blocking of the fabrics. Plus those little pleats are perfect! Plus, it has pockets for Sadie’s extensive rock collection.

I think I’ll try it in solids next…cause I know there will be another version in our future. Either for Charlotte, or when Sadie grows out of this one. Or when I trick myself into thinking I can fit into the 7 yr old size.

The plaid fabric is from Denyse Schmidt’s Aunt Edna line that is at Joanns right now…and I love. this. plaid. I usually am drawn to florals-but this one jumped out at me and yelled “MAKE ME INTO A MAGGIE MAE DRESS”. So I said “Ok” to my fabric…and then wondered why the other ladies in line looked at me so strangely.

I kid. Or maybe not….

Ok but seriously. So cute. Yes, she has her shoes on the wrong feet. AGAIN. Silly girl. Love her.

I couldn’t wait for the giveaway, I just bought the pattern I’ve been looking for a pattern for Easter dresses for my girls and this fits the bill perfectly, thanks for sharing! Love the plaid you chose too.

That is so cute!! I really love it. How easy is it to make? I know you’re uber talented, but is the pattern easy to follow? Do you think the quilter (who sometimes sews dresses) could do it? It is so cute, but I don’t want to get halfway and give up.

I am just finishing my Colette Macaroon dress today and I am planning on making coordinating dresses for the girls so we can all wear them for Mother’s Day! I will be back on Friday to enter the drawing. This is DARLING- great job!!!

I bought this pattern recently and it’s been on my list of things to make SOON! Glad to see it turned out so beautifully for you. I love how you made it long for a dress. Does the pattern do that, or did you add length? I thought it was more of a shirt when I purchased the pattern.

Love the dress and especially the front detail. You are so lucky that your girl would wear different colours. I am afraid brown is not in favour in this house, and i wish my little one would venture beyond pink, red or purple.